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Chengshuai Yang1,2,3, Shilei Zhang1,2,3, Yong Zhang1,2,3
1Department of Oral and Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|October 10, 2022
Summary
Pediatric mandibular fractures, common in children, impact oral functions. A novel 3D-printing splint offers a simple, reliable method for stabilizing these fractures in young patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Traumatology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Mandibular fractures represent the most common facial fractures in children, occurring in approximately 71% of cases.
- These fractures significantly impair essential functions such as mouth opening, mastication, speech, and occlusion in pediatric patients.
- Standard adult treatment protocols are often unsuitable for children due to developing dentition and robust skeletal growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a straightforward and dependable treatment approach for pediatric mandibular fractures.
- To highlight the efficacy of 3D-printing technology in managing these complex injuries.
Main Methods:
- A novel treatment method utilizing a 3-dimensional (3D) printing splint was employed.
- The 3D-printed splint was designed to ensure stability of the fractured mandibular segments in pediatric patients.
Main Results:
- The 3D-printing splint method proved to be a simple and reliable technique.
- This approach effectively achieved stability of the fracture segments, addressing the unique challenges in pediatric mandibular fractures.
Conclusions:
- 3D-printing splint technology offers a promising solution for treating mandibular fractures in children.
- This method provides a stable and effective alternative, considering the specific anatomical and developmental characteristics of pediatric patients.
